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Calmbirth Caesarean Birth Course

It’s not about how a woman gives birth; it’s about the woman having the best birth for her and her baby. All birth journeys can be beautiful.

All birth journeys can be beautiful

If a caesarean birth is part of your journey, planned or not, then, this one-day, or two-evening, comprehensive Caesarean Birth Course has been designed for you. 

What you will Learn:

  • The importance of a confident and positive mindset for birth
    This will not only influence how you felt about giving birth, but it also has an enormous impact of how your body responds and recovers from your birth. We show you how you can use the inner resources you already have to effectively prepare your mindset to achieve the birth experience you are after.
  • Caesarean Birth
    It is very hard to have a confident mindset about birth if you don’t understand what it's all about, so we explore everything you need to know about what to expect prior to, during and after a Caesarean birth. We will also look into everything you need to plan for your Caesarean birth and how your partner can support this.

Preparing for your postpartum

Our program does not cover changing nappies, bathing babies, settling and sleep. However, we do provide you with resources and direct you to the professionals in this field. 

We explore all the things you need to consider and plan for so that you can recover, settle in and both feel well supported, nourished, and nurtured during this time.

Other topics include: 

  • The Importance of your headspace for a Caesarean birth. 
  • Preparing for your Caesarean birth.
  • Understand what happens during a Caesarean birth.
  • Your partners role during your Caesarean birth.
  • What to expect after having a Caesarean for you and your baby.
  • What Calmbirth tools you can use.
  • Questions to ask your care providers.
  • How to plan your postpartum with intention.
  • Tools for bonding, recovery, and conscious parenting.

A Caesarean birth deserves to be just as empowered, informed, connected, and celebrated.

Course Details

Cost
$440
Private Course
$695
Recommended Time To Attend
Between 24-34 weeks. However, if you have left it until later it is still highly beneficial for you to come along.

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